Who We Are

Computer-Using Educators, Inc. is a nonprofit educational association founded in 1978. CUE's goal is to advance student achievement through technology in all disciplines from preschool through college. With an active current membership of thousands of educational professionals, CUE supports many regional affiliates and Special Interest Groups. CUE Conferences are California’s premier educationaltechnology events. CUE is the largest organization of its type in the west and one of the largest in the United States.

CUE LA is a Computer-Using Educators local affiliate serving Los Angeles County, California (excluding those portions covered by BC and SGV CUE affiliates). We provide CUE members with local year-round support through meetings, grants, events and mini-fairs.

CUE LA Board Of Directors 2017-18

Ryan Bradford is the Coordinator of Instruction for Bert Corona Charter School. Ryan is passionate about bringing the fun back to education by using technology to enhance learning. Ryan believes that students should be using technology to innovate and create content, not just consume content. Ryan is one of the organizers of two local education conferences Playdate LA and edcampLAN and is the current President of CUE Los Angeles. In addition to working in education, Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife Gina, daughter Ellie, and dog Ash as well as learning and teaching no-gi jiu jitsu. You can find out more about Ryan by visiting his website (mrbradfordonline.com).

Bertha Roman is the Director of Education Technology for the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District where she oversees the implementation of all classroom technologies in addition to supporting students and staff in the use of these new tools. Her passion is in equitable access to technology for all. When students have tools, they will create and innovate beyond our imaginations. ​

Megan ReevesEvent Coordinator

​Director of Educational TechnologyImmaculate Heart HS and MS

Megan is the Director of Educational Technology and Computer Science Chairperson at Immaculate Heart High School and Middle School, an all-girls school located in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles. She began working at Immaculate Heart in 2013 and her responsibilities include assisting faculty with classroom technology integration, preparing incoming students to participate in the school's 1:1 laptop and iPad programs, moderating the Student Tech Team club, and growing the school's computer science course offerings. Megan is passionate about developing girls' enthusiasm for and participation in technology and computer science. ​

Entering my 22nd year as an elementary public school teacher. Currently teaching and learning with my students @5thGradeConnect at the Ambassador School of Global Education part of Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools in Los Angeles Unified School District. Advocate for connected learning and passionate about the use of educational technology by teachers and students. ​

Dan SobelBoard Treasurer ​CFO, Accounting & Finance Consultant

​Dan Sobel is a seasoned Accounting and Finance professional with over 17 years’ experience in full cycle accounting, period and year end close, financial statements, audit, budget, forecasting and analysis. Mr. Sobel is a graduate from The College of Charleston with degrees in Accounting and Business Administration; he has successfully implemented new accounting software systems and conversions including new manufacturing systems. Skilled in prior period forensic reconciliation Mr. Sobel has reconciled multiple open years for companies closing the years for audit. Developing metrics and analytics has helped several companies identify revenue opportunities and cost savings. Diversified in industry experience he has most recently served as Controller/CFO in the Services, Advertising, and Recycling, and E-Commerce industries. He has passed the uniform CPA exam recently serving as Treasurer for the PTA at his Children’s school from 2013-2017

Steve is a Computer Science Teacher and Technology Coordinator with Los Angeles Unified School District. Additionally, he is the Computational Thinking & Computer Science Academic Coordinator for UC Irvine's CalTeach Program.Steve has 20 years of classroom experience in all grades from K12 to adults in the areas of educational technology, computer science, and biological science.Steve is a graduate of University of California Irvine in Biological Sciences and holds an MA in Educational Technology from San Diego State University and an MA in Educational Leadership & Administration from Cal State University Northridge.Steve is gifted presenter at education conferences and often consults with organizations on instructional design and Computer Science.​

Mariane Doyle​Director, Career Technical and Adult Education ​William S. Hart Union High School District

Michelle Decker is an ed tech mover and shaker in the L.A. start-up world. As the Strategic Partnerships Lead for GoGuardian, she maximizes the company's impact on its community of educators through innovative national partnerships. Through artificial intelligence, machine learning and relationships building, she aims to improve student educational outcomes. Prior to GoGuardian, she has worked in large scale partnership building, critical skills implementation, event management, parent organizing, and community engagement in the education space for nearly 10 years. ​

Jon Carrino, CCTO

Director of Technology ServicesWilliam S. Hart Union High School District

Shawn Bush is a special education teacher with the Los Angeles Unified School District. Working with elementary students in Transitional-Kindergarten through second grades who present autism and other comorbid disorders, Shawn has seen the positive effect of using technology in the classroom to engage students and offer access to the general education curriculum. Integrating positive behavior support strategies in the classroom is another area where he has witnessed the ability of technology to reach students. He is excited about the variety of ways technology can be used to provide equity and support learning for all students. Shawn has an A.A. in Journalism from Los Angeles Valley College, a Bachelor of Science from Fort Hays State University (FHSU), and is currently working on his Master of Science in Special Education through FHSU.